Lawn Care

 At Canturf we do our best to have all deliveries completed in the morning from 8am to midday. 

No but our friendly staff are happy to recommend laying services in the area. Give our office a call on 02 6228 1991.

Canturf is delivered fresh to your site by one of our forklifts, with our friendly driver placing the turf where you need it before loading the pallet back onto the truck. 

Canturf rolls are 2/3 (or 0.667) of a square meter, i.e. 3 rolls of turf equals 2m². 10 square metres of turf is 15 rolls.

Not necessarily. Payment is made prior to delivery and instructions on where to place turf can be given to our sales team on ordering. The driver will also give you a call on the way to the delivery destination. It’s important that clear instructions on exactly where turf is to be placed is given, particularly for larger orders. Turf can become quite heavy; 50 m² (75 rolls) weighs a bit over one tonne. Our forklift will place turf exactly where you want it. If you are not there and your instructions are not clear, it could be a lot of work moving it.

Canturf accepts most major credit cards, direct debit and cash. We do not accept American Express. Eftpos facilities are also available at our Fyshwick Farm. Payment is required before the turf is cut.

Space on the trucks can become limited so a couple days notice is preferred. Usually ordering the day before is fine for delivery. 

We deliver to all suburbs throughout Canberra and surrounding areas including the Monaro and the Southern Highlands.

Yes. Upon delivery you will receive a detailed information folder containing your Invoice, gift voucher for our Grow Green fertilizer, as well as our lawn care brochure.

You can work out your area out by clicking on our lawn area calculator or give our friendly staff a call for help. 02 6228 1991

Sure, just call our friendly team for advice or see the DIY Turf section of this site.

After laying your Canturf lawn it will not need mowing for two weeks. See the DIY Turf section for more information.

It is crucial to water your fresh Canturf as soon as it is laid to give it the best start. See our Lawn Maintenance section for further tips on watering.

Established, healthy turf comprises of many 1000’s of living plants very close together with their roots usually within 150 mm of the soil surface. When the turf is first layed the roots are actually on top of the soil surface. It takes several weeks for the turf roots to fully establish in the soil beneath. Consequently water must be applied often until the turf roots are established. How often depends on temperature and rainfall. The soil beneath the turf should never be allowed to dry out. Your new turf should never be allowed to wilt. One way to check moisture levels is to push a screwdriver through the turf to a dept of 100mm. Penetration should be easy. Remove the screwdriver and there should be moist soil on the blade. (Not mud!) See Lawn Maintenance for more information.

Yes. Grey water can be used with great success on our grasses. Regulations vary across councils and different soils require different considerations. See Lawn Maintenance for more information on watering practices.

A healthy vigorous Canturf lawn is the first line of defense but hand pulling and selective herbicides can be utilised. See the Lawn Maintenance Section for more information.

Scarab grubs are the number one pests in our region. These grubs feed extensively on roots and organic matter and can cause significant damage. Damage caused by these grubs appears as large brown patches and easily pulled up grass. For further information on Scarabs checkout the Lawn Maintenance Section.

Various causes can send a lawn yellow, such as compaction, lack of nutrients and water go to the Lawn Maintenance Section for more information.

We recommend a soil to a depth of 150 mm minimum. You might choose to improve your existing soil or purchase some topsoil or turf underlay. See our DIY Turf section for more information.

Using Canturf Grow Green fertiliser and following our chart in the lawn care guide will give your Canturf a boost throughout the year. The best way to spread Grow Green is with a hand held spreader, and of course ‘water in’, or even better do it when it is raining. See the Lawn Maintenance Section for more information.

We grow our Canberra Blend and Santa Ana couch here at Fyshwick. All turf we supply is grown locally and does well in our climate. For more information on all our types check out Grass Types.

As Canturf is grown in your area your lawn won’t be affected by any climate variations or transportation stress. Throughout the warmer months we harvest Canturf very early in the morning before it heats up to ensure that it is the freshest product possible to meet your requirements. The proof is in the pudding feel free to drop into our Fyshwick farm and check the quality and freshness for yourself!

Yes, whether you decide to seed your lawn or have Canturf delivered the preparation is the same. Go to DIY Turf for more information.

Canturf can be layed in Canberra and the Southern Highlands 12 months of the year. Mid summer (December and January) requires plenty of water and more attention to stop it drying out. The preferred time to lay turf is March through to October but your fingers get cold!

While seeding a lawn may seem more economical than installing a Canturf instant lawn at first glance, the long-term costs can tell a different story. A seeded lawn demands considerable attention, including regular watering, and incurs additional expenses from weed killers. Thus, what initially appears cheaper may not be the most cost-effective option after all. If you’re still unsure, visit the Seeding a New Lawn page for further information on the seeding process.

The answer depends on the nature of the trees. Are they deciduous or evergreen? Does the area get any sunlight at all? Canberra Blend and Penturf do well in many shady situations but all turf requires some sunlight. Call 02 6228 1991 for more help.

All of our over 50 years of growing Canturf ‘tricks of the trade’ are in the Lawn Maintenance Section.

You can over sow or purchase a roll or two if needed. Any problems can be rectified by looking at the Lawn Maintenance Section or give us a call for advice.

We believe the addition of O’connor Strawberry Clover (only this type) to be beneficial to a lawn. It adds nitrogen and it helps against scarab grubs. It readily fills bare spots that develop due to lack of attention and it has a lovely soft feel underfoot. Canturf supply turf with or without clover as desired.

We generally say around two weeks after installation to allow ample time for the roots to take.  

Dogs enjoy a lawn as much as anyone else, but they don’t seem to help out with any maintenance. They can wear tracks out from one side to the other, urinate and dig holes etc. Your turf will survive all this but it will need more maintenance from you. Canberra Blend may occasionally need patch reseeding, our Santa Ana Couch is a great option for a particularly hard-wearing lawn.

At Canturf we can supply you with all your seed and fertilizer requirements as well as our freshly harvested instant lawn. We also have a range of herbicides, pesticides and other turf essentials to fulfill your lawn needs. We have a dedicated team that strives to make your lawn purchase as enjoyable as possible, help is just a phone call away. Call 02 6228 1991 for more help.

No, the only pick up point for Canturf is here at Fyshwick. Your landscaper can also purchase Canturf for you and we suggest you insist they do, as you won’t regret the choice. Go to Get a Quote for a map of our location in Fyshwick.

You do. If you’ve come up with an funny turf related saying and think it’d make a good Canturf sign, send it in. If your idea is original and gets used by us, you will be paid $300 for your efforts.